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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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